Theme Tour > Muslim Tour > 8 Day Dali Lijiang Shangri-La Lugu Lake Muslin Tour Line A Donglianhua Village
This 8-day journey takes you deep into the extraordinary land of Yunnan, allowing you to appreciate its magnificent natural scenery and rich cultural heritage. You will fully experience the perfect blend of nature and culture in Yunnan, be it the tranquility of the Muslim Minority Nationality village or the charming landscapes of ancient towns, all of which will leave you with unforgettable impressions. The mild climate and warm atmosphere make this trip a precious memory as you explore the world, showcasing Yunnan's unique charm and profound cultural legacy.
Code of Tour: SZW0000009
Length of Travel: 8 Days
Departure City: Dali
Price of Tour: Request
Features of Tour: This Muslim-friendly tour from Dali explores Yunnan's natural wonders, unique historic culture, and features an ancient Muslim village, Donglianhua Village.
Highlights
- Donglianhua Village: a Muslim village nestled deep in the mountains, showcasing unique mosque architecture that reflects historical changes.
- Tie-Dye Experience: learn about the Bai Minority Nationality group's tie-dye techniques and create your own personalized tie-dye masterpiece.
- Jade Dragon Snow Mountain: a mountain range near the equator that is snow-capped year-round, where you can feel the charm of the snowy region.
- Tiger Leaping Gorge: one of the ten most beautiful gorges in China and a renowned canyon in the world.
- Lugu Lake: a paradise away from the hustle and bustle of city life, featuring blue skies, white clouds, and tranquil waters, perfect for relaxation.
- Lugu Lake Sunrise: one of Yunnan’s top ten natural wonders, bathed in the morning light of the plateau.
INQUIRY
Brief Itinerary
- Day 1: Dali Arrival
- Day 2: Dali
- Day 3: Dali - Lijiang (by HSR)
- Day 4: Lijiang
- Day 5: Lijiang - Lugu Lake
- Day 6: Lugu Lake - Shangri-La
- Day 7: Shangri-La - Dali
- Day 8: Dali Departure
Detailed Itinerary
Day 1: Dali Arrival
Attractions & Activities: NoneMeals: None
Accommodation: Dali
Upon your arrival at Dali, staff will arrange a vehicle to take you to your hotel. After arriving at the hotel, you may either explore the unique culture of Dali or take a moment to rest and prepare for your upcoming itinerary.
Day 2: Dali
Attractions & Activities:Dali Ancient Town, Weishan Ancient Town, Dong Lianhua VillageMeals: Hotel breakfast; Lunch & Dinner: Self-catered
Accommodation: Dali Ancient Town
After breakfast at the hotel this morning, explore Dali Ancient Town (approximately 2 hours), which was the capital of the ancient Nanzhao and Dali Kingdoms. The city gates are tall and solid, and you can still sense the ancient charm of bygone homes on the streets. Then head to Weishan Ancient Town (approx. 1.5 hours tour). Weishan Ancient Town, also known as the Ancient Town of Nanzhao, was the early capital of the Nanzhao Kingdom. The architecture in Weishan Ancient Town is well-preserved, featuring many historical relics with a Southwest characteristic. Deep in the south of Dali, there is an ancient village called Dong Lianhua Village (approx. 1.5 hours tour). This village, which is home to the Muslim group, blends traditional Chinese culture, local Yunnan horse caravan culture, and Islamic culture. The mosque features traditional Chinese architectural styles, and the magnificent main hall faces the direction of Mecca.
Day 3: Dali - Lijiang (by HSR)
Attractions & Activities: Fengyangyi Ancient Village, Flower Sea Photography base, Xizhou Ancient Town, Zhoucheng Ancient Town with Tie-Dye Experience, Lijiang Ancient TownMeals: Breakfast provided by the hotel; lunch & dinner: self-catered.
Accommodation: Lijiang Ancient Town
In the morning, head to Fengyangyi (tour duration approximately 1 hour), a small town near Dali Ancient City located on the Ancient Tea Horse Road, known as a filming location for the 2023 series "To a Place with Wind." Then, proceed to the Flower Sea Travel and Photography Base (tour duration approximately 60 minutes), where you can escape the bustling city life and enjoy a perfect combination of plants, flowers, and gardening while experiencing Dali's most leisurely time. Visit Xizhou Ancient Town (tour duration approximately 50 minutes), which retains a large number of Bai Minority Nationality residences filled with rich Bai cultural elements; 80% of the buildings here are ancient, with many houses over a century old. Proceed to Zhoucheng (tour duration approximately 50 minutes), known as the "Hometown of Bai Tie-Dye." Dali's tie-dye primarily features white and blue colors, where white symbolizes auspiciousness while blue represents hope, simplicity, and sincerity. Take the HSR to Lijiang, and visit Lijiang Ancient City (tour duration approximately 60 minutes), an ancient town with over 800 years of history, which is not only a tourist destination but also a key node on the Silk Road and the Ancient Tea Horse Road, embodying the culture and history of the Naxi people, with streets and buildings retaining the style of the Ming and Qing dynasties. The natural scenery of Lijiang Ancient City is also very beautiful. Check in at the hotel in Lijiang.
Day 4: Lijiang
Attractions & Activities: Jade Dragon Snow Mountain, Glacier Cable-way, Blue Moon Valley (including battery car), Impression Lijiang Show, Baisha Mural, Baisha Ancient Town.Meals: Breakfast provided by the hotel; lunch & dinner: self-catered.
Accommodation: Lijiang Ancient City.
Depart at the scheduled time for a tour of the Jade Dragon Snow Snow Mountain scenic area. Take the Glacier Park Big Cableway (tour duration approximately 3 hours) to fully enjoy the views of Jade Dragon Snow Snow Mountain, ascend the snow peak, look down upon the splendor of the snow-laden landscape, and feel the powerful momentum of the Jade Dragon Snow River rushing down. Next, proceed to Blue Moon Valley (including battery car, tour duration approximately 1 hour), known for its blue water on sunny days and the crescent shape of the valley, resembling a blue moon nestled at the foot of Jade Dragon Snow Snow Mountain, hence the name. Watch the performance Impression Lijiang - Snow Mountain Chapter (if the performance schedule changes and it conflicts with the itinerary, it will be replaced with "Lijiang Eternal Love"). Visit Baisha Ancient Town (tour duration approximately 1 hour), the birthplace of the Naxi people, which has preserved much of their original culture and is also the origin of the Mu family's rule in Lijiang, serving as the earliest political, economic, and cultural center of the Naxi. The Baisha Murals (tour duration approximately 1 hour) are part of the World Heritage Site of Lijiang, representing one of the forms of Lijiang's multiculturalism and an indispensable part of Lijiang tourism.
Day 5 Lijiang - Lugu Lake
Attractions & Activities: Eighteen Bends of Mountain Road, Lugu Lake Viewing Platform, Lake Tour (by car), Bonfire PartyMeals: Breakfast provided by the hotel; Lunch & Dinner: Self-catering
Accommodation: Hotel in Lugu Lake
Depart from Lijiang to Lugu Lake, passing by the Eighteen Bends of Mountain Road (approximately 30 minutes for parking and photo-taking). The total length of the road is about 20 kilometers, with a vertical drop of over a thousand meters, making it an excellent spot for viewing natural scenery. Arrive at the Lugu Lake Viewing Platform (15-20 minutes for sightseeing). Then take a car for a lake tour (approximately 1.5 hours) and check into the hotel by Lugu Lake. Experience Mosuo culture: attend a Mosuo bonfire party and learn about the matrilineal clan customs that the Mosuo people have maintained for over 1500 years.
Day 6 Lugu Lake - Shangri-La
Attractions & Activities: Watch the sunrise by the lake in the morning, take boat to Liewubi IslandMeals: Breakfast provided by the hotel; Lunch & Dinner: Self-catering
Accommodation: Shangri-La Hotel
In the morning, watch the sunrise at Lugu Lake and enjoy the sunlight in the highland region. After that, take the Mosuo people's unique mode of transportation, the boat which named pig through boat, to Liewubi Island (approximately 60 minutes for exploration). Walk under the shade of the virgin forest while listening to the Mosuo people share the legendary stories of Auyun Mountain. Afterwards, head to Shangri-La and check into the Shangri-La Hotel.
Day 7 Shangri-La - Dali
Attractions & Activities: Dukezong Ancient City, Pudacuo National Park, Tiger Leaping GorgeMeals: Breakfast provided by the hotel; lunch & dinner: on your own
Accommodation: Dali City
After breakfast, head to Dukezong Ancient City (approximately 40 minutes of visit) to explore Guishan Park and jointly turn the world's largest prayer wheel to pray for your family. After that, take a car to Pudacuo National Park (approximately 3 hours of exploration). This is a fairytale world with no pollution, where the water is clear and the sky is blue, with different scenery in every season. Then continue along the Yunnan-Tibet road to the world-famous gorge, Tiger Leaping Gorge, which includes an escalator ticket (approximately 3 hours of exploration). Tiger Leaping Gorge is one of the deepest canyons in China and a well-known large gorge globally. Arrive in Dali and check into the hotel.
Day 8 Dali Departure
Attractions & Activities: NoneMeals: None
Accommodation: None
Transfer to the airport or train station. The end of your enjoyable trip.
Service Includes:
1. Accommodation: 4-star hotels;2. Daily breakfast at the hotel;
3. Excellent English-speaking tour guide;
4. 5-19 seats vehicle;
5. Yunnan travel insurance;
6. HSR second-class seat tickets from Dali to Lijiang;
7. Two bottles of mineral water per person per day.
Service Excludes:
1. Lunch and dinner throughout the trip;2. Major transportation for arrival and departure;
3. Chinese visa fees;
4. Tips for the guide and driver (recommended: 200 RMB per group per day for the guide; 150 RMB per group per day for the driver);
5. Travel accident insurance;
6. Personal expenses;
7. Single room supplement.
Group tour Service Standards
1. For groups of 2-4 people, there will be an English-speaking tour guide as driver.2. For groups of 5-10 people, there will be an English-speaking tour guide and a Chinese driver.
Price Notice
Child prices: Children under 3 years old are free, children aged 4-6 years old are 50% of the adult price (Not occupying a bed), children aged 7-11 years old are 70% of the adult price (occupying a bed and tickets), and children aged 12 years and above are charged at the adult price.Itinerary Notice
To offer you better travel experience, our company reserves the right to adjust the order of the tour itinerary, but the content of the tour will not be reduced. If certain attractions cannot be visited due to force majeure or policy adjustments, our company has the right to cancel or replace them with equivalent attractions, and any fees for additional attractions will not be refunded.
